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The one constant in Harrisburg no matter the dominant political party is a reflexive inclination to shield information from the public. Read moreSecrecy still pervades Pennsylvania state government, but Spotlight PA is fighting back
By House Education Committee Majority Chairman State Representative Peter Schweyer (D - Lehigh) Read moreOpinion: House Education Committee addressing real needs of students and their families, not culture wars
They stayed in the safe room, though it meant certain death. Read moreRob Vaughn: Reflections on death of Bucks County woman in Israel
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By: Allentown City Council member Ce-Ce Gerlach Read moreOpinion: Who do you call when someone needs help instead of handcuffs?
Father, uncle of teen in coma after hit and run in Allentown speak out
If you believe you have any information about this crash, you are asked to call the Allentown Police traffic safety unit at 610-437-7732.
Illegal dirt bikes and ATVs a problem in the city, Reading leaders say
Reading councilman Jaime Baez Jr. says he witnessed people driving over the grass and drinking alcohol in Reading's City Park Sunday.
Demolition of Lehigh Valley Dairy building in Whitehall begins
The Elias family, owners of local farm markets, purchased the property at 1026 MacArthur Road five years ago.
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Dog rescued from burning Salisbury Township home
A house fire in Salisbury Township turned into a rescue mission when three animals were stuck inside.
'Hanging up my apron': Beloved chocolatier to retire, close Lehigh Valley store
Chocolate Lab, offering organic, clean and fair-trade chocolates that are "as uniquely beautiful as the people who purchase them," will close at the end of the month.
Saquon Barkley taking part in 3rd annual DeVonta Smith and Friends Celebrity Softball game at Coca-Cola Park
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - DeVonta Smith's celebrity softball game is returning to Coca-Cola Park for a third straight summer.
'I've had a lot of the happy days': Montgomery County man celebrates 107th birthday
Joe Haenn was born in 1917, ten days after the start of WWI.
PA Primary: What to know about Lehigh Valley races, voting, ballot questions, preparation
Things are heating up, as ads hit the air and candidates try to get out the vote. We are one week away from the Pennsylvania primary.
House Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trial
House impeachment managers have walked two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas across the Capitol to the Senate, forcing senators to convene a trial.…